Whether you’re a boxing or MMA fan, you will undoubtedly know that both sports come with a bit of risk. It’s not uncommon for the champion to appear on the front pages of the latest boxing news covered in blood – but smiling with it. You can say the same about MMA news too, with mixed martial arts fighters covered in blood – more so than boxers – but seemingly unphased. As … [Read more...]
The Cult of Dana White and the Myth of UFC Dominance
by Paul Magno In every other country where both sports exist, boxing and MMA live together in peace. A big show for one sport doesn't mean that the end is near for the other. But, in the United States, this is not the case. UFC President Dana White, when he first got involved with the company, adopted the slash and burn method of promotion in building his brand. He would … [Read more...]
Can Boxing Make a Difference in MMA?
by Robert Ramos With this past Saturday’s historic victory, Bernard Hopkins has demonstrated that boxing is a thinking man’s game and at 46 years of age, his skill level was perfected to the point of winning a unanimous decision over Jean Pascal, who is almost 20 years younger than Hopkins. This recent light heavyweight triumph made him the oldest boxer to ever win a world … [Read more...]
Brock Lesnar Humiliation Makes Case for Boxing Superiority
by Paul Magno When Cain Velasquez pummeled and humiliated Brock Lesnar at UFC 121 last Saturday, he also unintentionally notched a huge point in favor of boxing in the ongoing virtual war between MMA and boxing. It was an easy fight to view and analyze, even for a relative stranger to the sport of MMA and to the UFC brand. Lesnar came out fast and hard, trying to use his … [Read more...]
Weekend Hangover – I Caved in to the UFC
by Chris Milton I eventually decided to watch the UFC main event. Two men, 260lbs of solid, well lets call it excess weight because frankly neither looked ripped, in fact they looked prime for a few beers not fighting. The fight started well, there was no hugging, no man on man action just two guys throwing bombs. Then Lesnar goes down and for the next 3 minuets Shane … [Read more...]